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Spring now paid a visit to his native place. Fortune had favoured him, and he was not unmindful of old friends. Here he was also not only remembered, but respected; and a cup, made by Messrs. Grayhurst and Harvey, of the Strand, was presented to him. This cup, known as “the Hereford Cup.” The inscription and description are as follows:—

“1823.

TO THOMAS WINTER,

Of Fownhope, in the County of Hereford,

This Cup was presented,

By his Countrymen of the Land of Cider,

In Token of their Esteem for the Manliness and Science

Which, in many severe Contests in the Pugilistic Ring,

Under the name of

SPRING,

Raised him to the proud Distinction of

The Champion of England.”

The inscription is surrounded by a handsome device of apples, etc., at the bottom of which is the representation of two game-cocks at the close of a battle, one standing over the other. On the other side of the cup is a view of the P.R., with two pugilists in attitudes. Upon the top or lid of the cup is a cider-barrel placed on a stand. The inside is gilt; and it is large enough to hold a gallon of “nectar divine.” It has two elegantly chased handles, and a fluted pedestal.